These Star Car Wash figures are illustrative, modelled from category fee benchmarks, not taken from a verified disclosure document. This profile hasn't been matched to a current ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register entry, so it is excluded from search indexing until real data is confirmed. Always verify directly before making any decision. See our data sources & methodology.
How much does a Star Car Wash franchise cost?
Last verified July 2026 · source: Franchisor-published (web): https://www.starcarwash.com.au/franchisee (franchisor-published).
Full cost breakdown
| Initial franchise fee | $40,000 |
| Fit-out & equipment | Not published |
| Working capital | Not published |
| Total investment (all-in) | $350,000–$500,000 |
Establishment range includes working capital. Where a franchisor’s published range excludes it, we publish our computed all-in figure and note the difference.
Ongoing fees vs the category
| Fee | Star Car Wash | Category median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royalty (% gross sales) | 7.0% | 7.5% | below median |
| Marketing levy (% gross sales) | 2.0% | 2.5% | below median |
Medians from the Automotive Fee Index. See methodology.
What that buys you
The $40,000 initial fee covers your licence to operate under the Star Car Wash system, initial training and brand onboarding. Ongoing, you pay a 7.0% royalty and a 2.0% marketing levy on gross sales.
Estimate your cost
Indicative only, initial fee $40,000 + fit-out $0 + working capital $0. Confirm the exact figure in the disclosure document.
Cost questions
What is the cheapest way into a Star Car Wash franchise?
The lowest entry point is the bottom of the establishment range, $350,000 all-in. A resale of an existing site can sometimes reduce fit-out cost versus a greenfield build, but pricing depends on the site, compare both before committing.
Is a Star Car Wash resale cheaper than a new site?
Not always. A resale removes some fit-out and ramp-up cost but adds goodwill in the sale price. New sites carry the full fit-out cost but start with no goodwill premium.
What hidden costs should I budget for?
Beyond the initial fee and fit-out, budget working capital for wages, stock and rent before the site is cash-flow positive. Any royalty and marketing levy are ongoing, not one-off, confirm the current rates with the franchisor.
Do I get a refund during cooling-off?
Under the Franchising Code 2025 you have a 14-day cooling-off period after signing or making a non-refundable payment. If you exercise it, the franchisor must repay amounts paid, less reasonable expenses, this is a statutory right, not a franchisor concession.